The SNF Parkway Theatre in Baltimore hosts a special screening of new Brooklyn, N.Y., documentary “93Queen.”

“93Queen” is set in the Hasidic enclave of Borough Park, Brooklyn, where EMS corps have long been the province of men. Though the neighborhood is home to the largest volunteer ambulance corps in the world known as Hatzolah, that organization has steadfastly banned women from its ranks.

“93Queen” follows Rachel Freier, a no-nonsense Hasidic lawyer and mother of six who is determined to shake up the “boys club” in her Hasidic community by creating Ezras Nashim, the first all-female ambulance corps in NYC.

Freier and an engaging cast of dogged Hasidic women are risking their reputations—and, literally, the futures of their children—by taking matters into their own hands to provide dignified emergency medical care to the Hasidic women and girls of Borough Park.

“Forget Supergirl and Wonder Woman. To see a real female superhero in action, check out Paula Eiselt’s documentary ’93Queen’.” – The Hollywood Reporter

Set the tone for the New Year with an upbeat and uplifting musical Selichot service featuring Hazzan Avi Albrecht, the talented Kol Fusion a cappella group, Avraham Rosenblum on guitar and other musical guests.

Our Selichot program begins with the recently released film, “93Queen.” Set in the Hasidic enclave of Borough Park, Brooklyn, this critically-acclaimed documentary follows a group of tenacious Hasidic women who are breaking glass ceilings in their community by creating the first all-female volunteer ambulance corps in New York City. “93Queen” offers a unique portrayal of a group of empowered Orthodox women who are taking matters into their own hands to change their own community from within. Following the film, Beth Tfiloh Dahan Community School Director of Education Dr. Zipora Schorr will reflect upon the changing landscape for Orthodox Jewish women. Run time: 85 minutes.

Baltimore Hebrew Congregation presents its annual outdoor Rosh Hashanah Under The Stars service at Oregon Ridge Park. Bring a picnic dinner, lawn chairs or a blanket, and enjoy this inspiring community event, which is open to the public. The park opens at 4 p.m. The Family Friendly New Year’s Service begins at 6 p.m., led by BHC’s Rabbi Elissa Sachs-Kohen and Cantor Ellerin.

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